Jay Andrew Lanuza_Resume

Jay Andrew G. Lanuza, CPA
Address: Al Bustan Residence, Al Nahda Road, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, PO box no. 20107
Contact:: +971 55 963 085
Email: jay.andrew.g.lanuza@gmail.com, jlanuza@deloitte.com
SUMMARY OF CREDENTIALS
 A Philippine Certified Public Accountant license holder.
 Gained 6 years of progressive audit experience with Big4 accounting firms in Deloitte & Touche
(DTT) – Dubai, Middle East and Ernst &Young (EY) – Philippines.
 Extensive exposures to diversified industries such as manufacturing , retail & wholesale trading,
service provider & hospitality, banking & insurance brokerage, art galleries, schools, theatre
management, real estate and other non-for-profit organizations from small to large scale entities
under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and US GAAP compliance reporting.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought-out decisions,
detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional.
 Highly committed in providing quality services & in building client relations and managing multiple
engagements including directing and coaching of other team members.
 Graduated with Magna cum Laude honors at the University of the City of Manila in 2009.
 Filipino national, passport holder and willing to travel.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 Auditing - DTT and EY global audit methodology, stand-alone and consolidated statutory
audits under IFRSs, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), SEC regulations and Philippine
taxation (including preparation of SEC deliverables and income tax return), Review engagements,
Agreed-upon and group audit reporting requirements and US GAAP compliance reporting.
 Internal controls - business process analysis, test of design, implementation and operating
effectiveness of controls (i.e. revenue recognition, purchase to pay, cash receipt & disbursement
processes, inventory and fixed asset management, payroll and stand-alone & consolidated financial
statement control procedures) high and entity level controls, review of Assurance Reports on
Controls at a Service Organization (ISAE 3402) and J-SOX compliance reporting.
 Auditing tools and accounting software - DDT Audit System 2, EY Gam-X and EY Eagle, SAP
R/3 and Business One, Oracle, Microsoft NAVission, Tally, QuickBooks, Integrated Digital System
and other in-house developed accounting systems.
 Computer skills - Microsoft office tools (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, vision) and Lotus Notes.
 Communication skills – Profound verbal and written communication skills in English and Filipino.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Obtained comprehensive knowledge through extensive practice in auditing manufacturing,
retail & wholesale trading and service provider & hospitality industries.
 Gained knowledge and experience in auditing specialized industries such as art galleries, theatre
management, insurance brokerage and fund accounting (i.e. schools).
 Seized business opportunities by introducing other line of services relevant to client needs.
 Improved utilization rate on significant clients through proper and timely application of risk
assessment procedures, identifying key audit focus and developing efficient audit approach.
 Preparation of management letter comments that specify findings on accounting issues, audit
concerns and internal control weaknesses with recommendation on process enhancement.
 Assisted clients in assessing impacts of adoption of applicable new and revised IFRS.
 Managing of engagement economics and project profitability.
 Directly reporting to principals and managers and performed supervisory roles (directing up
to 10 staff at the same) in auditing international and other key clients in Dubai & Philippines.
 Facilitated trainings specific to audit of manufacturing industries, audit approach and internal control
testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND KEY ROLES
Deloitte & Touche (Middle East) – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Audit Associate II – Senior Audit Associate III
December 2013 – present
Senior Audit Associate II – Senior Audit Associate III
 Supervises audit fieldwork, including assignment of work to other members (up to 10 semi-seniors
and new staff) of the audit team with respect to their level of experience, importance & complexity
of audit procedures.
 Leads preparation of audit plan, strategy and risk identification & assessment. Understanding the
business process, including entity-level and fraud-related controls.
 Reports directly to principal and managers regarding audit issues and identify areas of
improvement in the accounting and control process for management letter recommendation.
 Maintains integrity, independence, effective business relationship and communication to
client’s contacts and representatives from other departments.
 Examination and preparation of stand-alone & consolidated worksheets and financial statements.
 Reviews working papers of other audit staff and mentors them through sharing experience and
knowledge appropriately.
 Analytical review of financial position and results of operations and execution of various substantive
audit procedures, particularly critical and complex accounts, and test of internal control procedures
and fraud-risk related audit procedures.
Ernst & Young Asia Pacific (EY Asia Pacific) – Philippines
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.)
Audit Associate – Senior Audit Associate II
November 2009 – November 2013
Senior Audit Associate I – Senior Audit Associate II
 Lead senior auditor, including supervision of less-experienced associates (up to 10 new staff).
 Participates in the formulation of overall audit strategy, risk identification and walkthrough of various
significant accounting processes.
 Reports directly to associate directors regarding day-to-day engagement progress, summary of
audit issues and internal control deficiencies.
 Examination and preparation of stand-alone worksheets and financial statements, SEC deliverables
and income tax return.
 Analytical review of financial position and results of operations and execution of various substantive
audit procedures and test of internal control procedures and fraud-risk related audit procedures.
 Performed client and engagement acceptance profiling, staff budgeting and forecasting.
Audit Associate
 Performed risk assessment procedures, test of controls and substantive testing, summarized
audit findings and recommended possible resolutions, reports directly to senior and manager,
involved in preparation of financial statements and ensured completeness of audit documentation
and close-out process.
Representative Clients and Relevant Works
 Marcura Equities FZE and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), a company based in Dubai UAE, is
wholly-owned by Traficura Holdings NV, Netherlands Antilles. The principal activities of the Group
are rendering business and management consultancy services and provide outsourced remote data
and accounts processing services for shipping companies, including disbursement account
processing and related financial management activities. Led and supervised the audit team
(directing up to 3 staff) of the Group, performed statutory audits, testing & preparation of
consolidated worksheets and financial statements and review results of ISAE 3402.

The following are the entities under the Group:
o DA-Desk FZ-LLC and DA-Desk FZE – were incorporated in UAE and are licensed to
provide outsourced remote data and accounts processing services for shipping companies,
including disbursement account processing and related financial management activities.
DA-Desk is the one of globe’s largest independent provider of port cost management
services.
o Ports Direct FZE – was incorporated in UAE and provides business, management and
consultancy services. It is an independent contract management solutions company
focused on the vetting of towage service providers and the administration of
agreements for the benefit of shipping companies and suppliers.
o Marcura FZE – is incorporated in UAE and provides IT system development and related
management services to related parties.
o Marcura Americas INC – was incorporated in the State of Delaware, USA and carries out
various consulting engagements as well as provides sales and marketing services.
Martrust Corporation Limited – is incorporated in United Kingdom and offers finance,
insurance, management and advisory services to shipping companies.
o Marcura Japan – was incorporated in Japan and provides sales and marketing services to
related parties.
 Gulf & Safa Dairies, Gulf & Safa Fujairah and Sterilac (“the Group”) – The below entities are
under common ownership and control:
o Gulf & Safa Dairies LLC – was incorporated in UAE, and wholly owns Gulf & Safa Fujairah,
engaged in the manufacture of dairy products and the import of several of food products for
distribution. It is one of the largest and premier dairy companies with over 40 years of
successful presence in the UAE.
o Sterilac – was incorporated in UAE is engaged in the marketing and selling of dairy
products. Sterilac is the oldest yoghurt brand in UAE with history of over 40 years.
Led and supervised the audit team (directing up to 3 staff) of the Group, performed statutory
audits and testing & preparation of consolidated & combined worksheets and financial
statements.
 Chalhoub Group - The Chalhoub Group has been the leading partner for luxury across the
Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai,
the Group has become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors regionally. The
following are the entities assigned and led statutory audits (directing up to 2 staff) for stand-
alone financial statements:
o SAJ Emirates Trading LLC – was incorporated in UAE engaged in selling and promoting
top branded personal care products.
o B and C Trading LLC – was incorporated in UAE engaged in selling and promoting top
branded personal care products.
 Ayyam Gallery Holdings Limited - Ayyam Gallery was incorporated in UAE and is the leading
arts organization that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists from the
Middle East. Led the statutory audits (directing up to 2 staff) for the combined financial
statements which includes the entities in UAE, Lebanon, Beirut and London.
 Procter & Gamble Gulf FZE and Its Subsidiary – was incorporated in UAE and wholly owns
Procter & Gamble Middle East FZE engaged in the manufacturing and trading in goods it procures
from its affiliates. Led the statutory audits (directing 1 staff) for the testing of stand-alone and
consolidated financial statements, which includes assisting in US GAAP compliance
reporting.

 Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd (SEI). – One of the global leading companies in the
manufacture and sales of automotive, electronics, info communications, industrial materials, and
environment & energy. The following are the entities incorporated in the Philippines under the SEI
group assigned and led statutory audits (directing up to 5 staff) for stand-alone financial
statements including J-SOX compliance, SEC deliverables and income tax return:
o International Electric Wires Phils. Corp. – was incorporated and domiciled in the
Philippines primarily to manufacture, exporting and sale of automotive wires.
o Sumi Philippines Wiring Systems Corporation – was incorporated in the Philippines and
the primary purpose of the company is the manufacturing, exporting and sales of wiring
harnesses and maintenance service of these wiring harnesses
o SDE (Philippines) Corp. – was incorporated in the Philippines and the company is
engaged to manufacture and sell wiring harness assembly boards, circuit check boards and
wiring harness manufacturing equipment.
 K Servico Trade Inc. - The Philippines’ widest retail store network of motorcycles, appliances,
computers & furniture nationwide, with 108 stores in Metro Manila & Luzon areas and 180 stores in
Visayas and Mindanao thru affiliate company EMCOR, Inc. Led and supervised the audit team
(directing up to 2 staff) , performed statutory audits and testing & preparation of stand-alone
financial statements, SEC deliverables and income tax return.
 La Salle University Ozamiz, Inc and La Salle Academy, Inc. – are member institution of De La
Salle Philippines. Locally, the University is regarded as a top university in the Philippines. It is
identified by the Commission on Higher Education as "Center of Excellence" in seven disciplines.
It is the first of the only two institutions granted the highest-level accreditation (Level IV) by the
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. Led and supervised the
audit team (directing up to 2 staff) , performed statutory audits and testing & preparation of
stand-alone financial statements, SEC deliverables and income tax return.
 Kawasaki Motors Phils. Corp. (KMPC) – KMPC, located in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, is in charge
of production and distribution of Kawasaki Motors in the Philippines. KMPC, having been in the
country for over 40 years, is hailed today as one of the top manufacturers in the Philippine
motorcycle industry. Performed risk assessment procedures, test of controls and substantive
testing, summarized audit findings and recommended possible resolutions, reports directly
to senior and manager, involved in preparation of financial statements and ensured
completeness of audit documentation and close-out process.
 Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage of the Phils. (CFSI) – (CFSI) provides
insurance and investment products and services to Citi customers. Considered the best in its class,
the products brokered by CFSI are supported by current global market updates and research to aid
customers in making informed financial decisions. Performed risk assessment procedures, test
of controls and substantive testing, summarized audit findings and recommended possible
resolutions, reports directly to senior and manager, involved in preparation of financial
statements and ensured completeness of audit documentation and close-out process.
Other Representative Clients
 Real Estate - Ayala Property Management Corporation
 Theatre Management – Ayala Theatres Management Inc. and Five Star Cinema Inc.
 School - Alpha Aviation Group (Philippines) Inc.
 Sports, Health and Leisure Club/Hospitality - Celebrity Sports Plaza, Inc.
 Financial institution - Citibank Savings Inc.
 Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale Trading – Cee Cee International Inc., Redington Gulf FZE,
ALJ International Investments Company Limited and Belhasa Boitek Solutions Inc.

KEY TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
 October 7 – 8, 2015;
September 8 – 9, 2014
 August 23 –24, 2015;
June 18 –19, 2014
IFRS Excellence Training - IFRS Excellence program
includes just-in-time blended and flexible learning on IFRS
as driven by Member Firms' learning needs/performance
expectation on updates in accounting standards (ie. IFRS15).
Audit Excellence Training - The annual Audi Excellence
program is an audit quality enabler, equipping participants to
identify key issues and develop action plans to continue to
enhance and drive audit quality.
 September 15 – 16 , 2014
 November 10, 2014
 December 10, 2014
Soft Skills Training - Provide skills input in key areas:
being a role model, managing relationships, client service,
time management and personal productivity, decision-
making, coaching, managing conflict, managing difficult
conversations and ensure a consistent approach to risk
and practice protection.
Fraud at Engagement Level - guidance relating to fraud in
the various stages of an audit and related audit procedures
used to detect fraud with regard to specific fraud schemes.
Mandatory Training for Practice Review Major Findings
and the Action Planned to Address them
 Various IFRS E-Learnings and Other Trainings
 Trainings and seminars include advance senior auditor program, intermediate senior auditor program,
new senior auditor program, IFRS executive updates and workshops, reviewing Income Tax Returns,
introduction to banking, coaching staff and confidence with clients and various IFRS web based
learning courses.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
 Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines with license no. 128468, October 2009, administered by
the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission through National Board of Accountancy.
EDUCATION
 Magna cum Laude, Bachelor of Science major in Accountancy, University of the City of Manila,
Philippines 2005-2009.
AFFILIATIONS
 Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, national organization of CPAs duly accredited by
the Professional Regulation Commission in the Philippines, member since 2009.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
 Date of Birth: March 3, 1988
 Civil Status: Single
 Nationality: Filipino
 Gender: Male
 Religion: Christian
 Interests: Social works, playing basketball, music, movies, documentary shows, video games,
board games, cooking and travelling.

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